Applying to collect a driving licence in the Netherlands
Have you passed your practical driving test? You can then collect your driving licence at your municipality. You are not allowed to drive a vehicle until you have collected your driving licence.
In the Netherlands the minimum age to sit a practical driving exam for a car is 17 years. Those who pass are only allowed to drive with a coach (supervisor), until they are 18. If you want to apply for a driving licence as a 17-year old, you must first apply for a begeleiderspas (accompanied driving permit) (in Dutch). You can then select up to 5 supervisors who can register to accompany you while driving. The names of the supervisors you have chosen will be on the accompanied driving permit. These supervisors accompany you while you are driving until your 18th birthday.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Applying for a driving licence
Please note: you can only apply for a driving licence if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
Make an appointment
You apply for your driving licence in person at the municipality where you live and are registered. You must make an appointment to do this.
Apply online
In some cases you can also apply for your driving licence online, through the RDW website. You will then be able to collect the new driving licence from the service desk after just 2 work days. Visit the RDW website to find out how to apply for a driving licence online (in Dutch).
- A driving licence costs: € 51.10
- An urgent request costs: € 39.65 extra
- A statement of health or ‘Eigen Verklaring’ (self-declaration) for the medical examination costs: € 44.50
After around a week, you can collect your driving licence from the municipality in person.
Urgent request
If you need your driving licence urgently, you can make an urgent request. If you apply for the driving licence before 13.30, you will be able to collect it within 2 work days. Call for an urgent appointment +31 30 6987911.
You have to pay an extra fee for an urgent request.
Validity driving licenses
- Under 65 years of age: valid for 10 years.
- Between 65 and 70 years of age: valid until your 75th birthday.
- Between 70 and 75 years of age: valid for 5 years.
- Over 75 years of age: valid for a maximum of 5 years.
- Driving license categories C, D and E: valid for 5 years.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Zeist
Visiting address
Het Rond 1
3701HS Zeist
| Monday | 8:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 - 17.00 |
| Thursday | 12:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 8:30 - 12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |